Cinnamon Blondies

 These blondies are yummy, chewy, and cinnamon-y.  They are very rich- the perfect addition to a Christmas cookie plate.  

Cinnamon Blondies

2 cups flour 

1 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 Tablespoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon soda

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Topping

2 Tablespoon sugar

1 Tablespoon butter, melted

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350

Line a square baking dish with parchment.  In a medium saucepan over med heat, melt butter and brown sugar together.  Combine well and remove from heat.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, nutmeg.  When the brown sugar mixture is cooled, mix it into the flour mixture.  Add the eggs one at a time.  Stir in the vanilla.  Pour into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes.  Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.  Combine the topping ingredients: sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Brush the top of the brownies with the butter and sprinkle the sugar mixture on top.  Cut into squares.